Iceland’s Leading Role on the World Energy Stage

Iceland might be a small country, but it is an international powerhouse--generating more clean energy than it can use--and has become a nexus for
scientists and experts in the field. Its first hydropower plant in opened in 1937, and since then Iceland has been investing in sustainable energy,
producing experts in the field and providing a valuable training ground to meet the world’s growing demand for renewable energy. I joined a friend
there last November by flying into Reykjavik where she was attending a series of on-site field studies with the Arctic Remote Energy Networks Academy
to learn about the country’s use of geothermal and hydro energy. Through this experience I became aware of several exciting initiatives in the
energy field.

ARENA participants are a group of dynamic individuals focused on harvesting renewable, clean energy to power remote arctic communities. They
represent municipalities in the United States, Canada, Greenland and Russia that are currently operating on a micro-grid power system and seek
innovative ways to supplement their limited energy resources. The on-site trip to Iceland marked ARENA’s final and most comprehensive field study.
They logged class hours with two leading experts, toured key sites, and presented their culminating projects--initiatives ranging from geothermal
pools and greenhouses in Alaska to increasing the number and capacity of already functioning wind turbines and solar panels in Greenland.

Geothermal greenhouse in Flúðir

With scientists Dr. Páll Valdimarsson and Lúdvík S. Georgsson as guides, ARENA toured local geothermal springs, power plants, industrial factories,
geothermal greenhouses and stunning natural attractions, learning about key components of renewable energy in the process. The holistic, measured
approach Iceland takes when harvesting renewable energy is evident in its clean environment and dramatic energy output, making it the perfect model
for countries looking for sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel. The world is on the verge of unprecedented developments in the utilization of
energy, and Iceland is spearheading the movement with the power to change lives.

It's easier for them though, given their sparse population and resources but it just goes to show how far energy production, innovation has become. At
this trend much of the outdated sources of energies should become obsolete by the end of this century (at least I hope so).

It's easier for them though, given their sparse population and resources but it just goes to show how far energy production, innovation has become. At
this trend much of the outdated sources of energies should become obsolete by the end of this century (at least I hope so).

Also they managed to get rid of the thieving central banks from sucking their economy dry.

Iceland also kicked bankers and energy producers to the curb by cutting oil out. With out oil they were no longer beholden to the IMF. And the
apocalypse that everyone thought was going to happen didn’t.

The IMF is a joke. They want you to be be in fear of of an energy shortage. So if you see MSM stories saying that... well be smart and realize that
you are being lied to.

It's easier for them though, given their sparse population and resources but it just goes to show how far energy production, innovation has become. At
this trend much of the outdated sources of energies should become obsolete by the end of this century (at least I hope so).

Also they managed to get rid of the thieving central banks from sucking their economy dry.

I think an equally exciting idea you presented is - self sustaining communities that can at least produce their own food, with these sort of
greenhouses.

That way it is impossible for the sort of social breakdown that has happened in Venezuela - where people are struggling to eat and survive, due to
hyperinflation and not having money. I heard there were people breaking into zoos to steal animals to eat.

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Perhaps you can create geothermal plants in most places if you can dig down deep enough.

I completely agree that there is so much potential here. It's looking like we are fast developing knowledge that (if put in the right hands) can
benefit lives everywhere. That anyone should die for lack of food is reprehensible.

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